CAFETERIA

Our cafeteria staff provides breakfast in the classroom and lunch in the cafeteria daily. Meals are designed by a Registered Dietitian with student input and meets all federal nutrition guidelines, including limits on calories, sugar, fat, and sodium.

Breakfast

•Includes 4 items from the grains, protein, fruit and milk group. Students must take at least 3, one of which must be a fruit.

Lunch

• Includes foods from 5 groups: grains, protein, fruit, vegetable, and milk.

• Students must choose at least 3 of 5 from the groups, with one being a fruit or vegetable.

• A full meal includes: 2 oz grains, 2 oz protein, ½ cup fruit, ½ cup veggie, and 1 cup milk. 

If students don’t choose the required components, items are charged a la carte. The Café staff will assist your student with this. 

Extra Items

The cafeteria also offers additional sale items, such as milk, juice, water, and snacks, for purchase. If you do not want your student to purchase extra sale items, please complete the online form Opt-Out for Snacks and Extras.  

Menus and Nutritional and Allergen Information 

• Menu Information is available on the Student Nutrition website and is displayed on the cafeteria monitor.

• Free app available: LINQ Connect.

PIN Number

Each student is set up with a unique meal account identification number to use in the cafeteria to purchase breakfast, lunch, and ala carte items. This is a 6-digit number and is the last 6 digits of your student’s PowerSchool number.  This number should never be shared with other students. Please help your student memorize their PIN.  

Meal Payments and Accounts

• Each student uses a 6-digit PIN (the last 6 digits of your student’s PowerSchool ID number). 

• This number should never be shared with other students. 

• Please help your student memorize their unique PIN. 

Meal Prepayment Options:

• Online via Quick Pay on the district website (free service).

• Check (include student name, account number, and phone number).

• Cash (not recommended).

• Funds can be transferred between siblings—complete the Transfer Funds Form

• Refunds can be requested by completing the Refund Form

Meal Pricing:

• Breakfast: $1.85; Free/Reduced: no cost for students who qualify

• Lunch: $3.00; Free/Reduced: no cost for students who qualify 

• Adult Breakfast $3.35; Adult Lunch $5.65     

Free and Reduced Meal Application Program

We encourage families to apply if their family income meets USDA income guidelines.

Students must reapply every year

Apply online: LINQ Connect Application or complete a paper application available at your school or on the Student Nutrition website after July 1st. Applications are available in multiple languages. Call 803-802-1968

Important Policies 

• Charge Policy: Students may charge up to $15. Negative balance reminders are sent weekly. (Board Policy AR EF-R)

• Allergies: Homemade foods are not allowed to be distributed to students. Only store-bought items with ingredient labels are permitted. This policy is designed to provide consistency and minimize allergy risks in all classrooms while maintaining a safe and positive learning environment for all students.     (Board Policy J LCDD)

• Nut Safety: All cafeteria kitchens are tree nut and peanut safe. Coconut oil can be found in a few of our products. All allergen and nutrient information is found on the Student Nutrition website. 

• Special Diets: Please contact the nurse to obtain the required medical documentation.

Wellness Policy

Our district promotes student wellness through Board Policies ADF and EFE. Contact the Student Nutrition Department to get involved. The Wellness Policy is available on the Student Nutrition website.

Angel Fund

School meals are just as essential to learning as textbooks and pencils. Our café teams are dedicated to ensuring every student has access to nutritious meals that fuel both body and mind. We recognize that some families may experience financial hardship. That’s why we work closely with them to connect to available meal assistance programs — so no student has to go without a meal during the school day. The Angel Fund was created to support families facing temporary financial struggles. While it does not cover or forgive existing unpaid meal debt, it provides short-term support to help ensure students continue receiving the meals they need to succeed.

Donations to the Angel Fund can be made by completing the Angel Fund Donation form.